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Startup Financing
Raise the round without giving away the company.
SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced rounds — every term and every trade-off explained in plain English, before you sign a term sheet you can't unwind.
Financing Services
What Turley Law handles
SAFE Notes
Drafting and negotiating SAFE terms for pre-seed and seed rounds.
Convertible Notes
Note terms, interest, maturity dates, and conversion mechanics.
Priced Rounds
Stock purchase agreements, investor rights, and closing mechanics.
Cap Table Management
Keeping ownership records accurate through every round and grant.
Equity Compensation
Option pools, grants, and vesting schedules for your team.
Term Sheet Negotiation
Reading the term sheet for what it actually gives away, before you sign.
A startup law firm for founders across CT, NY, and MA — first-time entrepreneurs through term-sheet-stage companies.
$50
30-min consult, credited
200+
Contracts negotiated
3 states
CT, MA & NY
Flat fees
Quoted in writing
Common Questions
Startup Financing FAQ
SAFE vs. convertible note — what's the difference?
A SAFE isn't debt — it converts to equity at a future round with no maturity date or interest. A convertible note is a loan that converts to equity, and it does carry interest and a maturity date. Which fits depends on your stage and what investors are asking for.
What's a reasonable valuation cap for my stage?
It varies by industry, traction, and market conditions at the time you're raising — there's no fixed formula. We'll walk through comparable terms for companies at your stage before you set a number.
Do I need a lawyer for a friends-and-family round?
Yes. Friends-and-family rounds still create real legal obligations, and getting the paperwork right protects both sides and keeps the door open for future institutional rounds.
Raising a round?
Tell us where you are in the raise. You'll get a clear read on your terms — and your leverage — before you sign.